Zopiclone vs Oxazepam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zopiclone was dispensed 106.5× as often as Oxazepam in March 2026 — 337,580 items versus 3,170 in England.
337,580items
Zopiclone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,170items
Oxazepam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zopiclone versus Oxazepam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zopiclone · ╌ Oxazepam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zopiclone | Oxazepam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 337,580 | 3,170 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,088,705 | 39,045 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,907 | £33,649 |